Kirkdale West vs Stockbridge

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Kirkdale West Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Stockbridge Merseyside Police

      Kirkdale West vs Stockbridge Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Kirkdale West
      Merseyside Police
      1,965 crimes / 12m
      ↑85.6% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Stockbridge
      Merseyside Police
      1,393 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.4% trend
      19.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kirkdale West
      B Stockbridge
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,965
      1,393
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,059
      1,228
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑85.6%
      ↑13.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      19.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kirkdale West
      B Stockbridge
      Violent Crime
      775 ↑105%
      619 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↑110%
      123 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      98 ↑81%
      107 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      111 ↑1%
      24 ↓8%
      Burglary
      81 ↑69%
      20 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      149 ↑54%
      128 ↓20%
      Drugs
      241 ↑58%
      144 ↑100%
      Public Order
      160 ↑68%
      148 ↑51%
      Robbery
      20 ↑233%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      96 ↑1820%
      18 ↑20%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↑633%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑29%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑133%
      18 ↑260%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑58%
      35 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stockbridge is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kirkdale West safer than Stockbridge?

      Kirkdale West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,965 crimes in the last 12 months. Stockbridge has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,393 crimes. Stockbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kirkdale West vs Stockbridge?

      Kirkdale West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +85.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stockbridge shows +13.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kirkdale West and Stockbridge?

      In Kirkdale West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (775 incidents). In Stockbridge, it is Violent Crime (619 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kirkdale West and Stockbridge?

      Kirkdale West recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stockbridge recorded 123. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Kirkdale West vs Stockbridge?

      Violent crime in Kirkdale West totalled 775 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 619 in Stockbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kirkdale West and Stockbridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kirkdale West recorded 1,059 crimes (now 1,965, a change of +85.6%). Stockbridge recorded 1,228 crimes previously (now 1,393, +13.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kirkdale West and Stockbridge?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Kirkdale West has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Stockbridge has 19.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kirkdale West and Stockbridge?

      Kirkdale West falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Stockbridge is covered by Merseyside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kirkdale West and Stockbridge?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Kirkdale West or Stockbridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kirkdale West and Stockbridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.